Thailand police to crack down on big bikes?
For safety reasons, the Thailand Transport Ministry has announced plans to limit speed for big bikers, as well as prohibit lane splitting for motorcycles above a certain engine size. This was reported …
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Motorcycle modifications – what does the law say?
Of late, there has been a disturbance in the Malaysian web sphere about motorcycle modifications, especially after the police and JPJ have come out to say they will be cracking down on …
Aston Martin DBX SUV gets 550 PS Mercedes-AMG V8
It's the home stretch for the Aston Martin DBX, which is set to be revealed to the world in December. Gaydon's first SUV has entered the closing stages of testing – the …
SPYSHOTS: Volkswagen Viloran – China-only MPV
Here's a Volkswagen, though not one destined for international markets - this is the forthcoming Viloran MPV, which will be going exclusively to China. The Viloran will enter the Chinese market via …
MSF-R3 Ladies Racers Search – four finalists selected
Malaysia Speed Festival (MSF), in conjunction with Team Proton R3, has announced the finalists in its MSF-R3 Ladies Racers Search programme. Following an intensive series of courses with the Proton R3 and …
2020 Honda Africa Twin CRF1100L – now with 1,084 cc and 100 hp, TFT-LCD touch screen, Apple Carplay
After a series of teasers released on social media, the 2020 Honda Africa Twin CRF1100L has now been revealed, coming with a host of updates. Set to first enter the European market …
Mazda confirms world debut of first EV at Tokyo show
Mazda has officially confirmed that its first mass-production electric vehicle will debut at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show next month. Described as a completely new model, the EV was "developed in accordance …
2019 KL Standard Chartered Marathon road closures
The biggest event in Malaysia's annual running calendar happens this weekend. The 2019 Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM, city name is now in front) is set to go on as the …
2019 Yamaha NVX 155 Doxou Malaysia price, RM10,688
During the Gen Blu Carnival in MAEPS, Serdang, the previous month, Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) launched two special Doxou editions of the Yamaha Y15ZR and the NVX 155. At the time, …
2020 Nissan Patrol facelift – 4.0L V6 and 5.6L V8; CarPlay/Android, AEB, Hydraulic Body Motion Control
Nissan has updated the Patrol for the 2020 model year, with changes for the latest iteration applied inside and out. Badged as the Armada for the American market, the Patrol is offered …
Toyota Corolla Trek – the wagon gets crossover styling
Over in Europe, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports customers can now opt for a more rugged crossover-styled version of the wagon. The Corolla Trek, as it is called, is a collaboration between the …
Next Toyota 86 to be better to drive than GR Supra?
The stars are starting to align for the next-generation Toyota 86. In an interview with Australia's WhichCar, the current car's chief engineer Tetsuya Tada hinted that development is underway, telling the publication, …
VW CEO Herbert Diess indicted over Dieselgate cover up, along with chairman Poetsch, ex-CEO Winterkorn
VW Group CEO Herbert Diess German prosecutors in the city of Braunschweig have accused Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess of holding back market-moving information on rigged emissions tests four years ago. The …
Petronas launches Syntium 7000 Hybrid 0W-20 lubricant – Petronas’ first hybrid-specific engine oil
Petronas has introduced its revised range of Syntium with CoolTech lubricants for 2019, here formulated to better perform against excessive engine heat for improved performance and efficiency, says Petronas. CoolTech was introduced …
BMW plans to axe up to 6,000 jobs in Germany – report
With the global slump in demand for new cars, it's no surprise to see the auto industry starting to lean out production as well as personnel in a bid to dial down …
V177 Mercedes-AMG A35 4Matic Sedan launched in Malaysia – 306 hp/400 Nm; 0-100 km/h in 4.8s; RM349k
Seven months after Mercedes-Benz Malaysia launched the A-Class Sedan, the company has brought in the go-faster version to our shores – the V177 Mercedes-AMG A 35 4Matic Sedan. While it doesn't quite …
ATS Corsa RR Turbo – 600 hp, 530 Nm, weighs 780 kg!
ATS Automobili's new division, ATS Corsa is making a grand comeback to the racetracks with the new and in-house developed RR Turbo. The GT race car is suitable for the casual weekend …
Troubled Nissan closes one of its two plants in Indonesia, only makes Datsuns in the country now
Nissan has closed one of its two plants in Karawang, Indonesia and has stopped making Nissan-badged cars in the country, Kyodo News reports. This happened over six months ago, when production of …
2019 Yamaha YZF-R15 Monster limited – RM12,618
To commemorate Yamaha's long involvement in MotoGP and racing at the top level, Malaysian distributor Hong Leong Yamaha Motors (HLYM) has released the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R15 Monster limited edition. Priced at RM12,618, …
2020 Triumph Street Triple RS teased – with new lights
After its launch of the 765RS Street Triple in 2016, Triumph has teased the 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS in the form of a video. What is most apparent is the new …
